Connecticut Bar Reciprocity

Connecticut Admission on Motion: Years of Practice and Qualifying Practice

Requirement	Connecticut
Admission on Motion	Yes
Practice Requirement	5 of the past 10 years
Admission on Motion Fee	$1,800
Is the MPRE required?	No, for admission on motion

Note: Admission requirements vary by state. Review each state’s page for additional eligibility requirements and conditions.

What Work May Qualify as Practice in Connecticut?

Law teaching
Government agency
Military
In-house corporate
Judicial court of record

I’m Licensed in Connecticut: Where Can I Apply for Admission on Motion?

Attorneys licensed in Connecticut may qualify to apply for admission on motion in:

AL, AK, CO, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Can Attorneys From Other States Apply for Admission on Motion in Connecticut?

Yes. Connecticut currently recognizes these jurisdictions as reciprocal:

AL, AK, AR, CO, DC, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Other Connecticut Admission on Motion Requirements

Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? No
Is Connecticut admission on motion based on reciprocity? Yes
Are attorneys admitted by diploma privilege eligible? Yes
Must I be in good standing? Yes
Is character and fitness review required? Yes

Connecticut UBE Score Transfer Requirements

Connecticut accepts qualifying Legacy and NextGen UBE scores transferred from other jurisdictions. This pathway is separate from admission on motion and does not use the 5-of-10-year practice requirement.

Requirement	Connecticut
UBE Score Transfer	Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score	266
Maximum UBE Score Age	5 years
NextGen UBE	First accepted for transfer in July 2026; Connecticut first administered the NextGen UBE in July 2026
Minimum NextGen Score	616

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Connecticut have bar reciprocity with every state?

No. Connecticut’s admission on motion pathway is based on reciprocity, so applicants generally must be admitted in at least one jurisdiction that Connecticut recognizes as reciprocal.

How many years must I practice law to qualify for Connecticut admission on motion?

Connecticut generally requires applicants to have been lawfully engaged in the practice of law as their principal means of livelihood for at least 5 of the 10 years immediately before applying.

What UBE score does Connecticut accept for transfer?

Connecticut accepts Legacy UBE scores of 266 or higher and NextGen UBE scores of 616 or higher, with a maximum transferred score age of 5 years.